woodcock
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Noun — A plump wading bird with a long, slender bill and mottled brown feathers, found in woodland and marshes.
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Etymology
From Old English wudecocc, literally "wood" plus "cock" (bird), describing where it lives.
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What does “woodcock” mean?
The word “woodcock” means a plump wading bird with a long, slender bill and mottled brown feathers, found in woodland and marshes. In plain terms, a camouflaged, long-billed bird that lives in woods and is popular with hunters and birdwatchers alike.
How do you pronounce “woodcock”?
“Woodcock” is pronounced WUUD-kok (/ˈwʊd.kɒk/ in IPA).
How do you use “woodcock” in a sentence?
Here is “woodcock” used in a sentence: “A woodcock burst out of the undergrowth as we walked past.”
What part of speech is “woodcock”?
“Woodcock” is a noun.
Where does the word “woodcock” come from?
The word “woodcock” comes from Old English. From Old English wudecocc, literally "wood" plus "cock" (bird), describing where it lives.